Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue the video is a metaphor for self-discovery.

The girlfriend character (played by Ariel Yasmine) is styled as an Ariana look-alike , sporting the singer's signature high ponytail.

The Twisted World of "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored"

By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate

The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in to kiss the girlfriend, faced backlash for "queer-baiting".

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Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue the video is a metaphor for self-discovery.

The girlfriend character (played by Ariel Yasmine) is styled as an Ariana look-alike , sporting the singer's signature high ponytail. Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue

The Twisted World of "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored" faced backlash for "queer-baiting".

By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue

The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in to kiss the girlfriend, faced backlash for "queer-baiting".